Current Special Issue Calls
JBI special issues highlight fast moving themes in biomaterials research and invite focused submissions from the global community.
How To Use This Page
This page is updated with active special issue calls, themes, and submission windows. Each call includes the topic focus, guest editor team, and key deadlines. If no call is listed at the moment, check back soon or contact the editorial office for the latest schedule.
Special issues are curated to accelerate knowledge in high impact areas such as smart biomaterials, antimicrobial surfaces, and translational device studies. Publishing within a themed issue can increase visibility among targeted audiences and improve discovery through focused promotion.
Typical calls run for a defined submission window and list the expected article types, including original research, reviews, and methods papers. Please review the call details carefully and note any topic specific requirements.
Example Themes
Smart Biomaterials
Stimuli responsive systems and adaptive polymers
Bioactive Coatings
Surface treatments that drive integration
3D Biofabrication
Additive manufacturing and implant design
Antimicrobial Materials
Infection resistant devices and surfaces
Why Contribute To A Special Issue
Focused Visibility
Your work is grouped with related studies, improving discoverability for that topic.
Community Impact
Special issues gather leading teams and accelerate collaboration across subfields.
Editorial Focus
Guest editors curate the theme while JBI maintains rigorous peer review standards.
Publication Model
Special issue articles are published on a rolling basis once accepted and prepared for production. The issue page is updated as new articles are released, ensuring early visibility while the collection grows.
After the submission window closes, the complete collection is promoted as a single themed resource for researchers and clinicians. Each article receives a DOI and is indexed upon publication.
Submission Guidance
Special issue submissions follow the same quality standards as regular JBI articles. Ensure that your manuscript clearly addresses the theme, includes robust experimental evidence, and provides a data availability statement. Mention the special issue name in the cover letter.
If your manuscript is strong but outside the scope of the special issue, the editorial office may recommend publication in a regular issue. This preserves editorial standards and ensures the best placement for your work.
Guest editors may recommend reviewers, but final acceptance decisions remain with the handling editor. This protects consistency across JBI and ensures ethical, unbiased evaluation.
If you want to propose a future special issue, review the Proposed Special Issue guidelines and submit your idea to the editorial office.
Need The Latest Call List?
Email [email protected] to request the current list of open special issues and submission deadlines.
APC And Licensing
Special issue articles use the same APC and licensing terms as regular issues. Review APC details and the copyright policy before submission.
Ready To Submit
Use ManuscriptZone for full tracking or the simple submission form for quick entry. Include any waiver requests or special issue identifiers in your cover letter.
Submit Your Manuscript
Choose the submission route that best fits your workflow.
